Farm boy recalls road test and fair memories
Bill Archer notes his WVU bus driver hire date Aug 16 1977 and long tractor trailer past. He recalls Elvis death, Tazewell County Fair moments with Bob Harris Deanna and Jennifer Matney, hunting coins under the Ferris wheel, and family farming roots including his dad’s artificial insemination work and later feed sales.
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Publisher and editor led Cluefield paper prompt faith quote
Randy Moone publisher and Samantha Perry assistant editor lead the Cluefield Daily Telegraph. A quoted biblical line appears praising belief in eternal life.
Virginia SOL scores rise statewide in 2014 15
Virginia reported significant gains on Standards of Learning tests across reading mathematics writing science and history for the 2014 15 school year. The first year after reform allowed retakes boosting passing rates with math and reading at 79 percent and science up across four of five tests. Governor McAuliffe praised teachers and students and noted bipartisan reform helped mastery of core subjects.
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Health centers receive $169 million funding boost nationwide
The Department of Health and Human Services announces $169 million for health centers to expand access. In West Virginia two awards totaling $1,495,510 will serve 4,278 new patients, including $1,062,177 to Bluestone Health Association in Princeton.
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West Virginia
Bluestone Health Association
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Letters to the Editor policy notice from Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to submit letters on public issues. Letters must include the writer name signature address and a phone number for publication consideration. Send opinions by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Reader comments mix on GOP image and world events
Readers weigh in on whether Donald Trump helps or hurts the GOP image. Posts attack Republican candidates as insulting to women. Other notes discuss Geno Smith’s jaw injury after a punch, Patriot Coal bankruptcy reactions, Clinton funding rumors, Montcalm football hopes, and a fungus killing snakes across nine states.
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Readers weigh Social Security reforms and local issues
A collection of reader comments on Social Security changes and public matters. Voices emphasize fairness of benefits, college football questions, homework load, a Hall of Fame induction, a $1 million health grant, and school bus safety enforcement. Debates touch political topics and community concerns.
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